Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome by the Indian Diaspora in New York. PM Modi called the Indians living in United States as the strong brand ambassadors of India. Watch to know more.

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Sri Lanka has chosen its next President in Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leader whose political fortunes have changed after the 2022 economic meltdown. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Election: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Wins Mandate

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Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

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India has decided to offer budgetary support to Maldives for another year. Watch to know more.

India-Maldives relations: SBI's investment supports Maldives' treasury needs

Data from December 2023 shows a significant increase in copper scrap imports by China from Russia, exceeding 6,400 tons. Historically, Russia hasn't been a major exporter of copper scrap. Interestingly, Russian data for the same period shows a much smaller export figure of just 73 tons. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the imported material.

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According to s&p global, India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by the end of this decade. This if its nominal GDP doubles from $3.6 trillion in 2024 to over $7 trillion.

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Sri Lanka and creditors have reached an agreement in principle to restructure around $12.6 billion in bonds. This announcement comes just before Sri Lanka's elections, which have caused investors to be nervous.

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As Sri Lanka prepares for its presidential election on September 21, the economy is at the forefront of voters' concerns following the nation’s severe economic crisis a few years back. This next report talks about the challenges ahead for the new government and what impact it could have on the citizens of the island nation.

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China created a professional class in record time. Now, just as swiftly, many of their dreams are being crushed. China's 'common prosperity' plan is being criticised by workers there.

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Sri Lanka is all set to go to polls on the 21st of September. The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Polls: Youth raise concerns on unemployment, corruption & cost of living

A four-metre-long python coiled around a 64-year-old woman in Thailand for two hours in her home before help arrived. Watch in for more details!

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India extends budgetary support to Maldives

Nearly 5 years since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic and researchers intelligence agencies continued to tussle over the main scenarios for its origin. Watch to know more.

New study sheds light on Covid-19 origin

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. The attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in India, amid the Tirupati Prasadam row, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy called the lab report which claimed that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering, during his tenure, false.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing&nbsp;a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.&nbsp;

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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has responded to the allegations that during&nbsp;his tenure, animal fat, including beef tallow was used to make&nbsp;Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering.&nbsp;Reddy called the lab report false and accused Telugu Desam Party&nbsp;(TDP) leader and incumbent CM Chandrababu Naidu of using "faith for politics".

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Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse.&nbsp;

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Further culling&nbsp;the freedom and choices of its citizens, the Taliban have allegedly purchased jammers from Iran to shut down independent television channels reporting on the regime's terrible ways, from reaching the masses.&nbsp;

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Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war.&nbsp;Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.&nbsp;

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After Taiwanese firm&nbsp;Gold Apollo claimed it had not manufactured the pagers that exploded and killed 12 people, including two children, the focus has now shifted towards a Hungary-based company called&nbsp;BAC Consulting which allegedly had the license to develop the devices.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on a three-day trip to the US from Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;to Monday (Sep 23)&nbsp;where he will attend the fourth annual Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by United States President Joe Biden in his home residence of Wilmington, Delaware.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

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Newly-appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed what attracted him to accept their offer despite interests from several teams ahead of IPL 2025. Ponting, who previously coached Delhi Capitals for seven seasons, detailed what he told his new team owners and shared his thoughts on retention plans as the mega auction date nears.

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Transformers One,&nbsp;the untold story of Optimus Prime and Megatron is finally in India. The film was released today&nbsp;(September 20) in theatres in India and we talked&nbsp;to the director of the film, Josh Cooley who spoke about Keegan-Michael Key who voiced the character of Bumblebee and gave him an interesting new twist in the origins film.&nbsp;

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group.

Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, according to a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. The attack hit near key Hezbollah facilities, the security sources in Lebanon told the news agency AFP. Meanwhile, in India, amid the Tirupati Prasadam row, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy called the lab report which claimed that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering, during his tenure, false. Click on the headlines to read more: Senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli strike in Beirut Hezbollah's Operations Division head Ibrahim Aqil has been killed in an Israeli strike on Friday (Sep 20) after it attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, reported news agency AFP citing a source close to the Lebanon-based militant group. Tirupati Prasadam row: Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy says lab report false, blames Naidu for playing faith politics Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has responded to the allegations that during his tenure, animal fat, including beef tallow was used to make Tirupati laddoos - given to devotees as an offering. Reddy called the lab report false and accused Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and incumbent CM Chandrababu Naidu of using "faith for politics". Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse. Taliban bought Iranian jammers to block news channels critical of regime's terrible ways Further culling the freedom and choices of its citizens, the Taliban have allegedly purchased jammers from Iran to shut down independent television channels reporting on the regime's terrible ways, from reaching the masses. Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air. Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers After Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo claimed it had not manufactured the pagers that exploded and killed 12 people, including two children, the focus has now shifted towards a Hungary-based company called BAC Consulting which allegedly had the license to develop the devices. PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here's what the schedule looks like Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on a three-day trip to the US from Saturday (Sep 21) to Monday (Sep 23) where he will attend the fourth annual Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by United States President Joe Biden in his home residence of Wilmington, Delaware. Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting reveals why he chose Punjab Kings over other teams; details on essentials Newly-appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed what attracted him to accept their offer despite interests from several teams ahead of IPL 2025. Ponting, who previously coached Delhi Capitals for seven seasons, detailed what he told his new team owners and shared his thoughts on retention plans as the mega auction date nears. Transformers One director Josh Cooley on why he cast Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee Transformers One, the untold story of Optimus Prime and Megatron is finally in India. The film was released today (September 20) in theatres in India and we talked to the director of the film, Josh Cooley who spoke about Keegan-Michael Key who voiced the character of Bumblebee and gave him an interesting new twist in the origins film.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Quad leaders Summit on Saturday. Watch to know more.

PM Modi-President Biden Bilateral Meeting

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Media reports show the first scheduled discussions between the international monetary fund (IMF) and Russia since the beginning of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been postponed indefinitely. This is due to opposition from governments within the European union.

IMF halts Russia review after EU nations criticise plan

The Gaza war and ceasefire will remain top on agenda during talks between US President Joe Biden and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Muhammad as he begins an official visit to Washington on Monday. Watch to know more.

Biden and UAE President set to discuss a range of key issues, including Gaza War

A Chinese ship ventured into Japanese water on Wednesday and this is the second time that China has breached Japan's territory. Watch to know more.

Second Chinese incursion in Japan in a month

Russia's Deputy PM has states that Moscow will support Pakistan's inclusion into the BRICS bloc. Watch to know more.

Russia to support Pakistan joining BRICS: Russia's Deputy PM

The baobab trees know as the tree of life is more than just a landmark in rural Zimbabwe. These fruits have become a lifeline.

Baobab Tree: A 'Lifeline' in a changing world

The daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was released on Wednesday after two years behind bars. Watch to know more.

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